Biodegradable Weed Mats

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Improve growing conditions without the need for chemical treatment with our biodegradable weed mats.

Robust and easy to install, these weed mats are made from jute fibres with a black oxo-degradable* backing and a pre-cut slit (or 'spat'), making them ideal for placing around a young tree plant.

It retains moisture in arid conditions but allows passage of moisture in damp conditions without compromising the ability to suppress weed growth. The result is improved growing conditions without the need for chemical treatment.

Benefits:

· Weed suppression
· Moisture control
· Temperature control
· Easy to install

Installation:

· Prepare flattened ground by weeding or strimming prior to installation
· Plant then wrap around base of plant
· Fix into position with pegs or pins

*Oxo-degrading film:
Step 1: Irreversible chemical degradation happens by ultraviolet light, heat, oxygen or film stress, causing the film to become fragmented and water wettable.
Step 2: Micro-organisms attach themselves to the molecules and consume the remnants completing the bio-degradation. The result is carbon dioxide, water and biomass.

Biodegradable Weed Mats
Form Mat
Colour Natural with black backing
Composition - Upper layer 100% jute
Composition - Bottom layer Black oxo-degradable* polythene film
Weight 450g/m2 (+/- 5%)
Nominal thickness/depth 5mm
Width 50cm
Length 50cm
Area covered 0.25m2
Split/spat Square
Opaque Yes
Water permeable Yes
Biodegradable 100%
Lifespan Two growing seasons (approx 24 months depending on weather)
Recycleable Compostable/organic material
61 TEX

*Oxo-degrading film:
Step 1: Irreversible chemical degradation happens by ultraviolet light, heat, oxygen or film stress, causing the film to become fragmented and water wettable.
Step 2: Micro-organisms attach themselves to the molecules and consume the remnants completing the bio-degradation. The result is carbon dioxide, water and biomass.

Installation:

1. It is important to prepare the ground before laying your matting. Ideally weed the area and/or strim to create a flat surface.

2. Notch or pit plant your plant then wrap your mat around its base, ideally overlapping the edges slightly to avoid weeds breaking through.

3. Fix the mat in place with pegs or metal pins. For windier locations, we recommend using extra pegs or pins (i.e. 9 vs. 5).

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Biodegradable Weed Mats - Advice Sheet (535 KB)

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